Broad Cove surf break

Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 07 Mar 2026 AST
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Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
1.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 9th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 9th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 13th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 2°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min -2°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Thu night).

Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SE
1.5
SE
1.7
SSW
1.1
SE
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
1
E
1.5
E
1.7
ESE
1.5
S
2.1
SSW
3
S
3.5
S
4
SSW
2.3
S
2.2
S
Period(s) (?)997988877774676781011119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)497359257183302285130163798445371622681764081206238935981270836
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
10
NW
20
ENE
30
E
15
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
40
SW
40
W
30
WSW
25
SSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrossoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:00PM
1.63
11:28AM
1.43
11:38PM
1.55
12:12PM
1.33
12:21AM
1.47
1:02PM
1.24
1:10AM
1.41
2:04PM
1.18
2:11AM
1.36
3:15PM
1.17
3:19AM
1.36
4:23PM
1.20
4:24AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:47PM
0.34
5:21AM
0.31
5:24PM
0.44
6:04AM
0.38
6:04PM
0.53
6:53AM
0.46
6:50PM
0.62
7:51AM
0.52
7:48PM
0.68
8:58AM
0.54
8:57PM
0.70
10:06AM
0.52
10:08PM
0.67
11:03AM
0.45
Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31
Sunset6:13--6:14--6:15--6:16--6:17--6:19--6:20--
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light rain
part cloud
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clear
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light rain
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
---2---------4--5--23
Temp. °C5777691161114101-2589101336
Feels °C (?)-11211460797-5-91331-10-7-5-1
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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